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Spreading Chervil

Chaerophyllum procumbens

UncommonPlant
Illustration of Spreading Chervil (Chaerophyllum procumbens)

Spreading Chervil is a delicate annual with finely divided leaves and small white flowers. It is often found spreading across forest floors.

Habitat
It grows in moist woodlands and forest edges.
Diet
Bees and other insects pollinate its flowers.
How common
Uncommon

Best time to see a Spreading Chervil

The best time to see a Spreading Chervil is April, when about 68% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 839 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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